Our story

Feels Like Family

Poppyseed Market is founded on passionate family involvement with great food and wine. The extensive wine list features selections available by the glass and by the bottle and a knowledgeable staff is always nearby.

Iron Chef

In 2006, Julia was honored to be chosen sous chef to Angus Barn Restaurant Executive Chef Walter Royal on the Food Network’s “Iron Chef America” program. The Chef Royal team won the competition amassing the highest point total ever, preparing savory southern cuisine inspired dishes using the mandatory ingredients ostrich meat and eggs.

Service Matters

Courteous, efficient service is “job one” at Poppyseed Market. Because all entrees are prepared to order, there is a little time involved in preparing your savory selection. Our professional staff prepares each item with care and delivers it to you ready to eat. And you never have to clear your table at Poppyseed Market; we do that for you.

Food and Wine

The extensive wine list features selections available by the glass and by the bottle. The restaurant’s knowledgeable staff is always available to suggest wine and food pairings.

Building on Success

The family and professional employees of Poppyseed Market have worked hard to earn our reputation for excellent food and “over-the-top” service. Besides serving delectable salads, prepared foods, and entrees for lunch and dinner, the café now hosts private parties in the dining room.

2006 - Poppyseed Opens

In June, 2006 the dream became a reality as Poppyseed Market officially opened as a deli with café aspirations. (At first there was only seating for approximately 20 people.) The alfresco sidewalk dining experience was born out of necessity for lunch seating. Very quickly the current tradition of couples having dinner and wine on the sidewalk after work became established.

The Dream Began

While working her way through Wake Tech’s culinary arts program, Chef Julia visited the site and wished that it would be available when she was ready. The North Raleigh location seemed so ideal, that she began to picture the site as she refined her dream of a restaurant that combined the best features of a café and a deli.

Chicken Parmesan

PSM’s BBQ Meatloaf

made with fresh ground lean Angus Beef, served with creamy mashed potatoes

Spaghetti and Meatballs

over angel hair pasta topped with homemade tomato sauce

Classic PB & J

with fresh fruit or potato chips

Classic Grilled Cheese

with fresh fruit or potato chips

Mac-n-Cheese

with fresh fruit or potato chips

Angel Hair Pasta & Sauce

with fresh fruit or potato chips

Crispy Chicken Tenders with dipping sauce

with fresh fruit or potato chips

We are hiring

Poppyseed Market Cafe and Wine Bar seeks experienced enthusiastic team members to join our crew in a fast paced work environment. Previous restaurant experience is welcomed, as is the ability to work a flexible schedule.

I Cook With Wine

Poppyseed Market offer a great daily selection of behind the counter deli-style foods. Sold by the serving or by the pound, meat lasagna, butternut squash lasagna, mac-n-cheese, pimiento cheese, broccoli salad and much more.